The gold standard for welfare is the originally developed for livestock but now applied across the board:
Since then, there has been a growing recognition of the importance of animal welfare and rights. Many countries have implemented laws and regulations to protect animals from cruelty and neglect, and there has been a significant increase in the number of organizations and charities dedicated to promoting animal welfare.
Animal Welfare vs Animal Rights | Alberta Animal Health Source
The relationship between humans and animals has evolved from simple survival to a complex ethical debate. While often used interchangeably, animal welfare animal rights
Should we look into the , from the first laws to modern activism?
If you are a welfare proponent, you see the rights advocate as unrealistic. "If you demand perfection (no use at all), you’ll get nothing. Better to make the 99% of factory-farmed chickens suffer less."
Regardless of which camp you lean toward, here is how to align your daily life with your values: